Therapies

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Our therapists work with parents, caregivers, and educators to incorporate therapeutic interventions into all aspects of your child’s life. Individual and group services may be part of the treatment plan.

What is Occupational Therapy?

Occupational Therapy (OT) celebrates everyday life. ‘Occupation’ isn’t defined simply as employment, but is defined as purposeful activities that “occupy” time, and bring everyday function and meaning to individuals. OT is therapy to promote independence in everyday occupations. For children, this involves self-care, play, school, and participation in family and social activities. OT’s at The Center work with the family and child to enhance their abilities to participate in daily life activities, as well as modify the environment to better support their needs.

What is Speech and Language Therapy?

Speech Language Pathologists, or SLP’s, work with children to help them communicate more effectively. Areas of communication difficulties widely vary, from simple articulation delays to more involved difficulties such as: Childhood Apraxia of Speech, language processing disorders and decreased social language skills. SLP’s also work with children who have feeding and swallowing difficulties, including those who have oral motor weakness/dyscoordination and those that may experience sensory oral defensiveness/extreme picky eating. The SLP’s at The Center make it their mission to provide compassionate care to each unique child they see.

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What is Physical Therapy?

Physical therapists (PTs) help reduce pain and improve or restore mobility. At The Center, PTs examine each child and develop a plan, using treatment techniques to promote the ability to move, reduce pain, restore function, and prevent disability. In addition, they also work to prevent the loss of mobility before it occurs by developing fitness and wellness-oriented programs for healthier and more active lifestyles.

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What is Feeding Therapy?

Feeding, eating, and swallowing are all essential functions required for mealtimes and snacks, and are often closely associated with socialization, whether that be a family dinner, snack at school, or at community gatherings. Feeding therapy helps children with feeding, eating, and swallowing difficulties to learn to interact with food in a safe and stress-free way.

Our Therapy Partner

We partner with psychologists and social workers from Developmental Enhancement (DE) – conveniently located in both of our locations – for psychological evaluation, diagnosis and treatment. Together we determine the best plan of action for your child and the family. Services performed at Developmental Enhancement are billed separately and appointments will need to be scheduled directly with the DE team.

Insurance Coverage

Occupational, Speech and Physical therapies are paneled with Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) of Michigan, covering a range of diagnoses. We are paneled with Priority Health for autism spectrum services. Clients with other health plans may be able to submit for reimbursement, but payment will be out-of-pocket at time of treatment.